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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.83, 668.66 and 431.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.83, 668.66 and 431.73 is: 595.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.83 : 668.66 = 431.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.83/668.66 = 431.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.83x = 668.66 × 431.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.83x = 288,678.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,678.42/484.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.42

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